Unit Title: World History Grade Level(s): 8 Subject/Topic Area(s): The Classical Civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin, India, and China Key Words: War, Diversity, Inventions Designed by: Lydia Donovan Time Frame: School District: RSU 9 School:
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This unit will uncover numerous historical events of the classical Mediterranean Basin as well as classical China and India. This unit will also involve the emphasis on the concept of diversity and culture. Students will look at how each civilization differs in culture and how each of these cultures may differ from our own culture today. Students will be able to empathize with the different cultures and explore what each culture entails. By the end of the Unit students will be able to distinguish the reasons for war and diversity and will be able to explore aspects of other cultures that they may not be familiar with.
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Unit Title: World History Grade Level(s): 8
Subject/Topic Area(s): The Classical Civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin, India, and China
Key Words: War, Diversity, Inventions
Designed by: Lydia Donovan Time Frame:
School District: RSU 9 School:
Brief Summary of Unit